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Property description

Unique, spacious, open floor plan home, sleeps 4-8 comfortably, custom hardwood floors in the living and dining areas, vaulted ceilings, carpeted sleeping areas. Central heat and air for your comfort. The lake, which is just steps from the walkout lower level patio or upper deck that runs the entire length of the home. It will take your breath away~the view is better than picture perfect and absolutely stunning! Amenities include a larger than life walk in master closet(15'x12') and master suite bedroom (25'x30'), en suite His and Hers master bathroom retreats with jetted Jacuzzi whirlpool tub and seperate glass shower, dual seperate vanities and toilets in the Master Suite, each bedroom/sleeping area has its own private and complete bathrooms, (4 bathrooms), with access to deck or patio from each bedroom, or living area. Custom kitchen with all built in name brand appliances, including indoor grill. Intercom and music system throughout the home. Paved and concrete driveways to upper and lower garages, extensive concrete patios to enjoy outdoor dining or play activities, firepit, this home also offers easy access for wheelchairs or walkers, and pull right up to the front of the home for ease of unloading suitcases, groceries, etc. for your stay for either upper or lower levels of the home. Ample room to park your car water toys, boat, pontoon, Home is on a dead end road with very few (one or two) year round residents. Privacy with convenience and luxury await your stay in this private family residence steps from beautiful Birch Lake, the Paul Bunyan hiking, biking Trail and downtown.

Suitability

Wide doors, open bathroom concept, single level living is available, drive up to front door entry NO STEPS, huge concrete outdoor front patio to enjoy the outdoors, paved parking~easy wheelchair access to both upper and lower levels of the home...moreless

Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8

All bedrooms have extra large sliding glass doors with views and direct access to their outdoor patios or decks, all bedrooms have their own private bathrooms.
QUIET home in the woods and on the water for that completely RESTFUL and REJUVENATED nights sleep~no barking dogs around, you can hear the birds sing in the morning, the loons call at dusk, and the fish jumping in the water, listen to the leaves rustle in the gentle breeze. Watch for 'our' doe with twin fawns graze in the evening on the front lawn grasses, catch a glimpse of the neighborhood red fox, or watch the mallards swim by, listen to the fish jump in the water, or hear the cry of the Minnesota State bird~the loon, and watch for them to paddle by. ...moreless

All showers are easy access walk ins~no 'step over Tub combo showers'. All showers are SEPERATE stand alone units. Very well lit and ULTRA CLEAN bathrooms. All bathrooms have large countertop vanities and storage cabinets/drawers for your personnel belongings. ...moreless

Other Amenities

Private year round home on dead end street. Most residents on street are seasonal. You feel like you are the only ones in the area, it is so private, yet so convenient to all of Hackensack and the area's amenities and attractions. Easy walk or bike to town if you don't want to drive, or take your boat! Walk or bike to the Paul Bunyan Trail from the house, in a couple minutes. Five minutes to the movie theater. Five minutes or less 'to town'. But yet, out of the city limits in a country, lakefront setting....moreless

Outside

Private harbor with boat slip available for your use, so bring your boat or pontoon or other water toys!...moreless

Deck / Patio:

upper deck is full length of the house, commanding lake view, access from house or lawn, lower concrete shaded patio w/gorgeous lakeviews,firepit,front of the house has large concrete patio area,...moreless

Fees and Rental Conditions:

Property Damage Protection$59

TaxesNot included

Notes:

$49 non refundable property damage protection

Cancellation policy:

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Hackensack is a quaint little town on the shores of beautiful Birch Lake in the heart of Minnesota lakes, with 127 lakes within a ten-mile radius of town,with thousands of acres of state and national forests, in all seasons-visitors come 'Back to Hack'. And enjoy unique shopping, dining---from American food to Thai, wonderful home town bakery, visit Deep Portage Wildlife Conservation and Learning Center, four screen movie theater, largest flea market in northern Minnesota on JUNE 10, JULY 8 and AUG 12, 2015, kids weekly fishing contest each Tues morning, starting its 19th year. JUNE---6-Veteran's Appreciation Ball Hack (as locals say) Legion. 10-Catholic church flea market, so many goodies! 10-13 All church rummage sale UCC. 19-20-Josh Duffee Orchestra, world renowned, for a performance and jazz clinic for area high school musicians. 20-Fish Fry UCC. 20-21-Sweetheart Canoe Derby bringing pro and amateur canoeists to participate. 24-26-Vacation Bible School UCC. 26-SAL BBQ, bingo. JULY---3-kids watercraft training Hack Lions. 4-Fire Department BBQ. 8-Cath. Ch. flea market. 11-Sweetheart Day Parade, honors Lucette Diana Kensack, the statuesque sweetheart and faithful spouse of legendary logger Paul Bunyan. Since 1952, Lucette has stood on the shores of Birch Lake waiting for Paul to return from a hard days work in the woods. Their original marriage certificate is on display at the visitors center in city park. 15---St Paul's Church country fair. 26-PAMDA'S-Redneck County Fair, noon-2pm, lotza fun for kiddies and adults, interesting games, good food--all the way to old fashion root beer floats!! 26-Pork in the Park American Legion. AUGUST---12-Flea Market, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 15---Northwoods art and book fewtival, event attracts artisans, crafters, writers, other vendors plus thousands of browsers and shoppers. SEPTEMBER---12-Faith in Action Booyah fundraiser. 19-MIA/POW Recognition Day at Legion. 25-27-Annual Chainsaw carving event, in its 11th year, spectators come to watch the carvers turn logs into art, which are auctioned off on Sunday, and they cheer on the All American Lumberjack Show. 26-Hackensack Fire and Rescue spaghetti dinner. September 17-October 3-Fall Has it All, Activities involving Hackensack, Walker, Longville--and the fall colors are beautiful.

North Woods Art Council Festivals, Leech Lake Brewery, celebrate Hackensack's 'Fall Has It All' -9/19-10/4, and see the color and beauty of our Fall season, marvel at our Chain Saw Sculpting Contest and Auction-Sept 9/26,2014, Paul Bunyan hiking and biking trail 2/10's of mile from this lake rental, Northern Lights Casino-- gaming/dining/entertainment, and Cajun Fest Aug, 2014. Moondance Jammin Country June 20-21, 2014, Moondance Jam July 17-19, 2014, and Harvest Moon Oct 4, 2014, and keeping watch over it all is Paul Bunyan's Sweetheart, Lucette Diana Kensack, standing on the shores of Birch Lake in Hackensack MN. She is celebrated in summer on Sweetheart Days-7/8, 2014, and in winter on 'Back to Hackensack' days. Swim, golf, tennis, boat, canoe, fish, water ski, snowski, hike, bicycle the Paul Bunyan Trail, hunting, enjoy all of everything that northern Minnesota offers recreationally. Convenient to Hackensack by easy, short stroll, bike ride if you don't feel like driving the car! This home's location is central to five other fun northern Minnesota towns to shop, dine, explore and visit~all within about 15/20 minutes of it, and channel access to ten mile lake

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1989

About the owner: I was born in Minneapolis MN and moved to Hackensack during my 4th year of school, I graduated from the then Hackensack High School, did college, married my high school sweetheart after his return from the army. We built our home here and raised our 4 daughters here. I have many fond memories of our family, friends and lives here, and the many changes thru the yearsl

Why the Owner Chose Hackensack: After college we came 'Back to Hack', because we love Hackensack--it is our home.
We are a longtime local family and never before offered the property to the vacationing community. Home and grounds are very well maintained and CLEAN for your stressfree and everything works enjoyment! Experience the Minnesota northwoods and lake country in this lovely lakefront home. Convenient to Hackensack, walking distance to town or Paul Bunyan Trail, 5 minutes to local theater, yet very private on dead end road. Beautiful view of entire bay area of Birch Lake~with sand beach, the home's own private harbor and boat slip.

The Unique Benefits at this House: Great lake view
No full time neighbors
Private harbor and boat slip
Private sand beach
223+ feet of your private lakeshore to enjoy
Quiet, dead end road
No barking dogs!
Home is right on Birch Lake, on an acreage~it's not 'just a lake lot'.
Plenty of room inside and out for the kids to run and play and explore and still be on this home's property
Conveniently and centrally located in the heart of lakecountry